Last weekend I attended a concert in tribute to jazz great Roy Ayers. Of course I turned to my thrift store finds (and other cheap, chic picks) for a dressy, yet casual look.Blazer: Banana Republic (thrifted) Top: no label (thrifted) Jeans: Strawberry (about $15) Heels: Payless (about $20) Earrings: Forever 21 (about $4) Necklace: don't remember (about $5)...
Look at my pretty dress!!! Sorry for the exclamation marks but I absolutely adore my new-to-me dress and it only cost a little more than a dollar from my trusty Goodwill Outlet. I didn't notice this gem until I saw a fellow shopper admiring it. But I guess she didn't like it too much because she put the skirt back in the bin. I loved the print so I scurried over to snatch it up. However, I didn't like the skirt itself, it was floor length and fishtail....
Last week I ventured to the tents of New York Fashion Week. I shopped my closet for a look that was cute (at least in my opinion) and functional. The NYC ground is still a bit slippery and slushy so knee high boots with a modest heel were necessary. I needed a sweater for warmth but I also tend to get a bit hot so I wanted a lightweight shirt or blazer for any after parties. Here's a breakdown of how I rocked NYFW in a look that...
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